Principal Technician: GIS - Ecosystem Accounting

This position requires a degree in Environmental, Natural sciences or equivalent qualification with NQF 7. A post-graduate qualification in Environmental, Natural sciences or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. This position also requires 4 years of work experience in relevant field of which 1 year experience in procurement, logistical, records and stores management, project and event management is required.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Expected to travel; Valid driver’s license; excellent verbal and written communication skills and creativity and innovation.

Key performance responsibilities include the following:

• Source, generate, integrate, and manage spatial and non-spatial data to support ecosystem accounting and related analyses;
• Undertake spatial analysis related to ecosystem accounting and spatial and non-spatial data analysis
• Support technical and spatial knowledge products development and translation; and
• Facilitate human capital development within the sub-directorate